flood stage

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001007",
  "term": "flood stage",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An established gage height for a given location above which a rise in water surface level begins to create a hazard to lives, property, or commerce. The issuance of flood (or in some cases flash flood) warnings is linked to flood stage. Not necessarily the same as bankfull stage.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/flood-stage/"
}